Technology is our job, it’s our recreation, and I daresay for many of us, it’s our life.
And it can be ANNOYING.
Those annoyances have changed over the years. From dialing up the internet to slow computers. But What are they these days? What are yours?
There are certainly some common tech annoyances that many people can relate to. Here are a few more that I've gathered from my experience in using technology. I did an informal poll online to find out what were the most annoying things about tech these days.
Compare these to your own. These are some of the annoyances in tech people have.
Battery life.
I’ll be honest, batteries have gotten a lot better but they’re still not something you can forget about the outside of a reader or a watch. I find that with processors and storage at adequate levels, the battery is often the thing that drives me to replace a device. Especially as often it’s a lot of trouble to replace the battery.
Software updates.
Everything about them. The fact that they interrupt what you’re doing. The fact that they bug you with that little badge on the app icon. The fact that many updates cause things to get worse, not better. And yet, you should always do them, especially for security reasons. Software updates: Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em.
Autocorrect.
I am a bad typer, especially on mobile. And yet, autocorrect seems to introduce errors more often than it catches my mistakes. At best, it’s a wash. I’ve tried turning autocorrect off, though, and I see just how bad my typing is. But at least I see it! Autocorrect often sneaks in and changes words when you’re not looking! But I still say autocorrect is more auto than correct.
Passwords
I have hope for this one. The FIDO alliance and all the major tech companies are moving toward a passwordless future, and we can’t get there fast enough. Password managers and their integration into mobile have helped. But passwords can’t be gone too soon.
The internet.
Granted it makes all this tech compelling and useful. But it still does unfathomable things, like not letting you download that thing you must. Like, work fine on your videoconference until the meeting starts then grind to a crawl. I know. It’s unfathomable that the internet works at all. But because it’s so good, it makes it so much more annoying when it goes bad.
Wi-Fi connectivity,
Nothing is more frustrating than having a spotty Wi-Fi connection, especially when you're trying to work or stream a video. Whether it's due to a weak signal or interference from other devices, it can be a real pain.
Unnecessary notifications,
We live in a world of constant notifications, from email to social media to weather apps. While some notifications are useful, many are not, and they can be overwhelming and distracting.
Overhyped products,
With so much hype surrounding new tech products, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and buy something that doesn't live up to its promises. This can be especially frustrating when it comes to expensive items like smartphones or laptops.
Slow boot times,
There's nothing more annoying than waiting for your computer to boot up, especially when you're in a rush. It can be especially frustrating if the cause of the slow boot times is not clear.
Lack of backward compatibility,
It can be frustrating when new software or hardware is not compatible with older versions, especially when you've invested time and money into building up your tech ecosystem.
And I'll leave it there!
Overall, technology can be both a blessing and a curse, and it's important to be aware of the annoyances that come with it and try to find ways to work around them.
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